Black Forest Exit Point - Bohol

We’ll just say it: Black Forest Exit Point is our favourite little slice of Bohol diving. While some of the more famous sites get all the glory, this place just delivers. You drop in over a shallow, sloping reef, usually with a gentle current pushing you along, and immediately you’re into the namesake black coral. Not just a few bushes; we’re talking entire fields of it, swaying like dark, ghostly trees. It creates such a unique, moody vibe – completely different from the sun-drenched hard coral gardens you find elsewhere. Keep an eye out for the small stuff here. We've spent entire dives just hovering, picking out diagonal-lined wrasse darting between the branches, or spotting a well-camouflaged coral hawkfish perched perfectly. The bluespotted shrimpgoby is a regular sight, always a treat to watch them tending their burrow. And the cowries! So many different kinds tucked away. It’s a macro dream, but the scale of the black coral itself is what really pulls you in. We think it’s best for divers who appreciate a slower pace, those who like to really observe rather than race past. If you’re a photographer, this is a goldmine, especially in the late afternoon light when the black coral seems to glow.

Location
Bohol, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
9.513317, 123.686360

Marine Protected Area: Dauis, Tagbilaran Bohol

Best Time to Dive in Bohol

The warmest water temperatures in Bohol occur in May, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.9°C
  • February: 27.6°C
  • March: 28.3°C
  • April: 29.3°C
  • May: 30.2°C
  • June: 30.2°C
  • July: 29.8°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.7°C
  • October: 29.6°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 28.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Bohol

Nearest Dive Centres to Black Forest Exit Point

Marine Life in Bohol

Home to 148 recorded species including 140 reef fish, 4 seagrass & algae, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Black Forest Exit Point

Based on average water temperature of 29.2°C, currents 5 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories